Fringe partly trimmed, gently (4)

I believe the answer is:

edge

'fringe' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'partly trimmed gently' is the wordplay.
'partly' indicates a hidden word (part of the clue is used).
'EDGE' is hidden in the letters of 'trimmed gently'.

(Other definitions for edge that I've seen before include "Creep" , "Snick - boundary" , "The part farthest from the middle" , "Rim,border" , "Inch; border" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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